The Career Lounge with Ada Offonry

I have taken a few career sabbaticals and I often get many questions about this. How did you get your employer to agree to your time off? How expensive was it? How did you decide on where to go? What where the benefits? In this week's episode I dive into key areas to plan for if you are considering a career sabbatical and provide a number of career sabbatical options. If we are not connected already, let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Clubhouse, and Twitter - @adaoffonry on all platforms. Also check out www.adaoffonry.com for more tips and to book a career audit.

So you have listened to the previous podcast episode and now have a fantastic LinkedIn profile that is generating more views and messages. What do you do next? In the episode, I break down the necessary steps you need to take in order to ensure that you are maximizing your networking capabilities on LinkedIn. Many of my clients have on to secure interviews, job offers and other career enhancing opportunities as a result of performing the actions I have talked about in this episode. If we are not connected already, let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Clubhouse, and Twitter - @adaoffonry on all platforms. Also check out www.adaoffonry.com for more tips and to book career transition sessions.

LinkedIn is a vital tool for many aspects of business. It now has over 740 million users worldwide, with over 40% of those members logging in regularly. Whether or not you are considering a job or career transition, taking the time to create and effective and attention grabbing LinkedIn profile is now as important as creating a great resume. In this week's episode, I dive deeper into what you need in order to create a great LinkedIn profile that will facilitate more opportunities during your job search. If we are not connected already, let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Clubhouse, and Twitter - @adaoffonry on all platforms. Also check out www.adaoffonry.com for more tips and to book career transition sessions.

Are you one of those people who is caught in the cycle of busyness? You have so much on your plate to work through each day but realize that you are not advancing your career or life as fast as you would like? Ever considered the concept of pruning aspects of your work and life in order to accelerate your progress? In today's episode I discuss; Why it is important to prune your career and life Specific areas to consider pruning How to prune successfully For more information about my coaching program, Career Moves, please go to www.adaoffonry.com to schedule a 15 min career audit. You can also join me on Clubhouse every Wednesday at 6pm GMT in "The Career Pivot" room discussing pivot strategies for professionals during the pandemic. Let's stay in touch via LinkedIn and Instagram - @adaoffonry

In celebration of international women's day, I discuss some women I admire who are doing some amazing things in the workplace. The reality is that despite the advancements made by women in the workplace to date, there is a long way to go. So what can organisations do to ensure that 1) they are not loosing talented women from the workforce 2) they grow the leadership pipeline for women I discuss some solutions to these and more in this week's episode. If you enjoyed this episode please, subscribe and review. Let's stay connected. You can follow me on LinkedIn, Clubhouse and Instagram - @adaoffonry. For more information about my services, you can book a free consultation at www.adaoffonry.com

If you are wandering why you do not currently have as many interviews as you would like despite being very qualified for the roles that you are applying for, it could be down to some very simple mistakes that you are making on your CV. In today's episode of The Career Lounge, I will walk you through the key mistakes to avoid in order to ensure that your CV is attention grabbing and successfully results in more interviews. For more information about this episode and to book a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

It takes recruiters and hiring managers an average of 6 seconds to review your CV! That is not a lot of time to make a positive impression. In this weeks episode of The Career Lounge, I walk you through the key aspects of writing your CV which will ensure that it is attention grabbing and results in more interviews. For more information or to schedule a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

Are you one of those people who always puts on a brave face at work? Perhaps everyone comes to you with their issues but you are not as good at asking for help when you need it. On today's episode of The Career Lounge Podcast, Vivian and I discuss why there is strength in vulnerability, and the importance of paying attention to your mental health in order to thrive personally and professionally. For information on my career coaching programmes, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. You can also find me on LinkedIn and Instagram @adaoffonry. For more information on my guest, Vivian Ikem, please go to www.vivianikem.com. If you are struggling with your mental health at work, please be sure to ask for help including exploring the benefits that your employers offers to support you in this area.

"The future is here" according to Entrepreneur, Educator and Future Forward Strategist, Elatia Abate. The world of work is changing at a phenomenal pace. Many of the careers that we have in the workplace today will soon become obsolete. Most of us will find ourselves embarking on careers that have either not yet been created, or will be doing jobs that are completely new to us. So how can you position yourself to thrive in the ever evolving corporate landscape? Elatia Abate sets out how the "Mosaic Framework" can help you navigate your career moving forward in this weeks episode. For more information about me, please go to www.adaoffonry.com or Follow me on Instagram or LinkedIn, @adaoffonry For more information about Elatia Abate, please go to www.elatiaabate.com or follow her on LinkedIn

Many people could not wait to see the end of 2020. It was a year in which the world as we know it changed beyond recognition. As we settle into 2021, what are some of the key career and business lessons we can glean from 2020 in order to have a more impactful year? For more information about this episode and to book a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

In today's episode, I share ten common interview mistakes that you want to avoid during your interviews. One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is to present the person they believe the company wants, rather than showing up authentically. A lack of authenticity typically does not help you get the job, but even if you were to get the job, either yourself or your employer will soon realize that you are not a good fit. For more information about this episode and to book a career audit, please go to www.adaoffonry.com. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

In today's episode, I share ten tips to help you excel in any interview. Interview preparation goes beyond understanding what a company does, it includes understanding more about their values and ensuring that your personal values align with theirs. Beyond that, it is important that you are clear on your Career Story, and can articulate your unique value proposition and the return on investment that every employer gets from hiring you. For show notes, please go to adaoffonry.com/podcast. I share career and job search strategies on my linkedIn profile. Follow me on LinkedIn - @adaoffonry To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

In today's episode I share 10 questions that every job seeker needs to be asking in an interview. Many people enter into interviews focused on how they can impress their interviewer. This is the right emphasis but not the only thing to focus on. By asking really smart strategic questions, you can get to understand a company more and ensure that you are not making decisions on the role or company based on assumptions. Plus great questions are also a way to demonstrate enthusiasm for a role. For show notes, please go to adaoffonry.com/podcast. I share career and job search strategies on my linkedIn profile. Follow me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaoffonry/

In this episode, I break down five common interview questions and provide insight on what interviewers are actually asking for. The goal is to empower you to excel in your next interview. For more information about this episode, please refer to the show notes at www.adaoffonry.com/podcast. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

US congress woman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC) recently made a video that went viral when she responded to what she deemed to be a "faux apology" from her fellow member of the US congress, Ted Yoho. You can see the video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4ueUtkRQ0 As I watched this video, it made me realize that although one of the key advantages to AOC’s self advocacy have been her high media profile and the impact that comes with this, it has also left her as a target from those who have long inhabited the establishment. You can draw parallels between this incident and the workplace in general, which I believe is one of the reasons why Diversity & Inclusion initiatives typically flutter. Despite the risks associated with self advocacy, the rewards ultimately outweigh the risks. In this episode, I also go on to provide 10 tips to becoming a better self advocate. For show notes, please go to www.adaoffonry.com/podcast. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

One of the most important decisions you can make in your career is who you chose as a partner. In today’s episode, we are doing things a bit differently with my guest, Marlena Cole, a certified dating and relationship coach at www.lovemeright.net. Marlena works with ambitious women to help them get what they want out of life and relationships. She helps them deal with their limiting beliefs so that they can focus on what they want rather than what can go wrong. In this episode we focus on single women over 40 who are seeking relationships, and explore some of the actions women are taking that hold them back in dating and explore how they can rewrite their love story You can find out more about this episode by checking out the show notes at www.adaoffonry.com/lovestory. To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com Enjoy!

As we are at the half way point of the year, it is a good idea to take stock of how your year has gone so far so that you can identify what to focus on for the rest of the year. In this podcast episode, I outline a very simple framework for reviewing your year and setting up yourself for a fantastic second half of the year. All of the show notes from this episode can be found at www.adaoffonry.com/podcast To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

The covid-19 pandemic has caused great chaos and uncertainty for individuals, companies, countries and the world at large. It is important that despite the confusion around us, we do not let it get inside us and derail us. In this episode I give some tips on how to manage chaos and uncertainty in a constructive way. More information can be found in the show notes at https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/ To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

Previously, a degree was considered a necessity to build a thriving professional career, and the expectation was that you worked for a company for the rest of your career. Not only are some of these ideas dated, but they could actually hold you back if you are looking to advance or transition in your career. More information can be found in the show notes at https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/ To stay in touch, follow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse - @adaofffonry. To discuss entry into my flagship program, "Career Moves", please email info@adaoffonry.com

I have recently launched a membership community called "The Career Lounge", for mid-senior level professionals and business owners, who are seeking to leave/pivot out of jobs, careers or businesses, where they currently feel under-fulfilled, undervalued and unhappy, & are seeking to transition into more purpose-led careers. The process of change is never an easy one, all the more compounded by a global pandemic and recession. The Career Lounge membership provides support, practical tools...